From the little treats that brighten your day to the big comforts worth investing in, let’s chat about where to splurge, when to save and how to make everyday life feel just a little more special with some affordable luxuries…
When you need to buy something – whether it’s new goods, secondhand items or vintage pieces – always stop before paying the full price. I bet there will be a way you can save money on your purchase. Here are three things you can try…
When money worries start creeping into everyday life, it’s tempting to bury your head in the sand but taking small steps can make all the difference. Here are some practical ways to tackle those debts & improve your finances today…
If you love to save time and money, it’s likely that these handy life hacks will be helpful for you. From home to health, food to fun, here are some low-cost yet effective solutions for cutting the cost of your everyday expenses to help you better your budget…
While we often discuss money, bills and insurance as adults, it’s rare that we involve children in those discussions. Here are some simple ways to include kids in the conversation to give them a head-start with their own finances and future…
There’s nothing more annoying than paying for something twice, is there? Yet it’s easily done. Here are some easy ways you can avoid being double-subscribed or over-insured in order to save cash every month…
So often you hear of home renovations and house building projects going massively over the allocated budget. Here are some handy tools to prevent this by working out your costs of materials and labour in advance…
If you’re going to invest in a piece of clothing, why not make it something you can wear throughout the changing seasons, thereby reducing its ‘cost per wear’ and helping your wardrobe to work smarter? Here’s how I’m styling my new trench for Spring, Summer and Autumn…
Children love to claim their own space as they grow up so, when your youngster asks to decorate their bedroom, here are some tips to help you create a personality-packed place that they’ll love, along with the practical benefits of the project…
Managing your family finances can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be overly complicated. By implementing a few simple strategies, you can take control of your finances, save more effectively, and even find new ways to make money…
While home maintenance isn’t the most glamorous of tasks, it’s key to keeping your house in excellent condition and to help you avoid costly future repairs. Here are 5 tips you should tick off your DIY list right now…
Many people find the first few months of the year really difficult – with grey days and cold weather, this season can feel very demotivating and drab. However, there are lots of fun things you can do to stay happy during the winter – here are just a few…
If you want to refresh your wardrobe for autumn/winter but have a budget to stick to, here’s a handy way to save money when you’re clothes shopping – and maybe get multiple items for the same cost as one full-price piece…
If you want to update your wardrobe for 2019 but don’t have the budget to go out shopping, why not reuse what you already have in your wardrobe? When you refashion a plain t-shirt, you’re creating a unique fashion piece that no-one else owns and you can usually do it for less than £5 because there are so many low-cost DIY hacks out there. Here are 8 creative and thrifty refashioning ideas to get you started…
Our personal style should be based on more than just whatever piece of clothing happens to be on top of the pile. Your clothing is
Shopping for special occasions. It’s something that I really don’t like to do. Sure, I love buying the happy couple a wedding present, and it’s
Summer in the UK is drawing to a close and with it the warm weather and sunny days have been left behind. I’m convinced that
Buying a kitchen second-hand may seem unheard of, but it can be a great way to update your home on a budget. So many people
One of the most important days of your life is your wedding day. It’s just one day of celebration, yet we spend more money on
I’ve recently laid laminate flooring in two rooms of my home and I can honestly say that it was a really easy process. I thought
Put the word ‘wedding’ in front of anything and suddenly the cost goes up. It’s insane to think how much the average wedding costs…
When most people think about thrifty living they automatically think of frugality: cutting costs and counting the pennies. But thrifty living is about far more than that.
I’m delighted to share with you some pics of my latest project in Reloved magazine. This month I made a breakfast-in-bed tray as a romantic
Hi all, how has your week been? Today I thought I’d quickly shared my ‘Take 10’ interview about upcycling and thriftiness from Reloved magazine in
Today I’ve got some really exciting news to share – I’ve been featured in Papercrafter magazine! A whole two-page spread has been dedicated to my tips,
If you are living on a tight budget, each season brings its own challenges and I think that winter might be one of the most
Weddings really are wonderful, regardless of what time of the year they are held, but there is something extra special about a winter wedding. If you’ve been invited to one, here are some ideas for looking your best on a budget…
I don’t know about you, but I’m about ready to hibernate for the whole of the Christmas period. If you’ve got some time on your
Over the past month I’ve been busier than an elf in Santas workshop – yes, I’ve been DIYing lots of festive projects ready to share
Today’s blog is a quick and easy decor update that can make your home feel really autumnal in a matter of minutes. And you don’t need
So now that bonfire night has exploded all around the country last weekend, I think I can safely move on to Christmas. That’s the rule,
Brr, it’s cold out there this morning! I’ve already loaded up the fireplace with coal and eaten a bowl of porridge to warm myself up.
Is it your first time designing a full-on renovation for your bathroom? It’s easy to get bewildered by the many design combinations that you can
Finding the perfect style to suit your everyday life can be difficult, especially when you need to save money. Here are some money-saving tips to help you cut the cost of your autumn wardrobe…
If you’re already thinking about Christmas, you’ll probably be wanting to find a few extra pennies for your festive shopping. When money is already tight
Today’s blog post is a super-fast DIY project to add a little personality to an off-the-peg high street top. Yes, I’m doing a Primark hack,
Today’s Pieday Friday recipe is a lovely guest post from my blogging pal Lucy. When I saw her mouth-watering curry recipes on her blog LucyLovesYa,
Some people call it ‘tight’, other’s say I’m being ‘stingy’, and some would even nickname me Scrooge. But I say; why wouldn’t you want to
As you may remember, I’ve been asking some of my favourite bloggers to help me out with some guest posts this summer so that I
With more sunny days than not in recent weeks, my thoughts have turned to summer holidays. While I’m not actually planning to jet off anywhere luxurious
What better way to start the week than with a giveaway, right? And how better to lift your spirits and ease those Monday morning blues
Did you know that 4th-10th July is “Catch The Bus Week”? As a thrifty gal who likes to save money on travel this really interested
If you’re keen to get out and enjoy the sunshine this summer, I’ve come up with a list of days out and fabulous events that
As a thrifty gal who runs a blog on saving money in all walks of life, you can imagine how interested I am in financial
Did you spot this news on my Twitter feed earlier this week? I’ve been tweeting and instagraming all week long because I’m just SO excited
If you’re planning a summer party but want to stick to a budget, how can you get a pulled-together chic look for only a few
One of the key things that a bride-to-be should consider for her wedding (besides her wedding dress of course!) is the wedding bouquet. Any bride
If you love entertaining and organising parties, but haven’t currently got the budget to spend on a fancy dinner party or big blow out with
Can you believe that Fashion Targets Breast Cancer has already been running for 20 years?! I remember being a teenager when this ground-breaking campaign first launched – where
As a teenager, saving – and sometimes, making – money can often be a struggle. For many teens who are still in school, employment is
Does your living room look exactly the same from one year to the next? Or could you tell what year a photo was taken just
Sometimes decorating a home can seem like such a large project, and with a worryingly large budget required too! But there are so many ways you
Earlier this year I started to sort out my clutter. It was an absolute necessity, as I was moving house and I didn’t want to
Who said it will cost a fortune to make your home a home? You don’t always have to spend a pretty penny on kitchenware, although you do get what you pay for in terms of knives and electrical items…
Want to maximise your finances this year and keep hold of as much cash as possible? I do too. You probably know that I’m a
When you’re a thrifty kinda gal who doesn’t really want to splash out her hard-earned cash on pricey pumps where do you shop for shoes?
It can be hard to find the right pair of party shoes to suit your overall style. You want them to be on-trend yet timeless,
What do you give to your special someone for Valentine’s Day when you’re both trying to save money and clear the clutter? Something very thrifty
In honour of the new year and with the aim of making positive changes to my life, I’ve decided to get involved with a really
What are your plans for the weekend? Not all that busy? Well I’ve just found out about something that I’d love you to get involved with.
If you’re anything like me, the chances are you want your home to look as perfect as possible but you also have to be mindful
With the Autumn/Winter season in full swing, I thought that today would be a good time to share a menswear styling post with you. As you know, I’m a rather thrifty girl and I like to come up with ways to style my clothing to create many different looks from just one special piece…
It wasn’t too long ago that I was starting university. I packed up a car with all my worldly goods and moved myself to the other
Happy Tuesday Shoesday everyone! How’s your week going so far? Got though Monday okay? Did you head back to college yesterday? Are you making the
The other day I was sorting through my wardrobe with the aim of getting rid of some of the things I no longer use. I
Us women know only too well how difficult it can be to keep up with the latest fashion trends without forking out an obscene amount
So you have a dress for prom. It’s a straight-forward little black dress or even a plain, but gorgeous, floor-length gown that fits like a
And I mean ‘mini’ in both senses – it’s a mini room and I’m on a budget so it’ll be a mini makeover. I’ve actually
Now that summer has finally arrived, you’ll be wanting to make sure that your interiors capitalise on the light and airy weather by giving your
This week I’ve been out in the sunshine spray-painting my brogues gold. Yes, completely on purpose. That sentence would have previously been due to an
